GUERLAIN KISS KISS in 324 and 322 (Discontinue)

(Discontinue) Guerlain is an high-end fragrances, cosmetics and skin-care house which is widely known for their "Shalimar" perfume and luminescence "Meteorites" pearl

Unlike the latter two, Guerlain decorative make-up such as Guerlain Rouge KissKiss is rarely echoing and popular among South-East (Indonesian) women. Since make-up trend often rapidly change and (dead) matte lipstick still conquers the popularity, yet Guerlain obviously still sticks with their elegant, flawless look. Despite the escalated liquid-matte trend, classical and timeless satiny-shiny texture still have certain place in women's heart.

Natalia Vodianova has been featured in many Guerlain ads for as long as I can remember and successfully enthralled us with her ethereal-glamour look. KissKiss promotes luscious lips with shiny finish and enhanced moisture with its  hydrating formula. It's encased in a curvy sculptural sturdy black tube and available in shiny and glittery-gloss finish.

GUERLAIN KISSKISS
KissKiss surprises us once again by slipping into a precious and graceful little black dress. Its understated case shows off infinitely elegant curves. A tube transformed into a work of art, a sculptural jewel developed like three sleek cubes. Simply chic!
In perfect harmony with feminine curves, lips immediately regain their fullness and softness thanks to a formula enriched with plumping hyaluronic acid spheres. In parallel, Commiphora oil helps smooth the lip surface.
The elegance of a timeless essential. (Taken from Guerlain website)

Shiny lipstick screams for glamour and it's the perfect choice for festive time like the end of year. It takes minimum effort to apply shiny finish lipstick and KissKiss offers an endless possibility to create luscious lips with bold color and shiny finish. KissKiss available in 30 shades and 2 types of finish: shiny finish and glittery-shiny finish. It has subtle vanilla-violet fragrance that delicately intertwines with the sparkling scent of berries (*taken from Guerlain website) and enriched with hydrating mango butter and hyaluronic acid spheres which plumps lips, while its balanced hue and radiance offers a satiny, vibrant finish. Retailed for USD 37 (around IDR 495.000) and has 3.4 g nett content.

The KissKiss routine application:
1. Apply Liplift before lipstick and slightly beyond the lip contour, then blend in with the fingertips.
2. Draw the shape of the lips with the Stylo Lèvres.
3. Apply KissKiss directly to the lips.
(Taken from Guerlain website)

Like typical high-end brands, Guerlain KissKiss defines a precise example of high-quality material and product. It made from a sturdy lacquered black tube with golden rim and magnetic clasp. I'm not kidding when I say 'sturdy'; the tube has 'heavy, and hefty' feeling than common tube. This robust lipstick is one hella fine lipstick in terms of packaging (hello, Chanel and Dior) with exquisite shiny finish. I might spill it beforehand, but if you're looking for nice shiny finish and inexpensive tag then you might find it in another brand like Maybelline, but if you're drop-dead hardcore lipstick hoarder then you might spend more money in high-end brand.

 

 

Guerlain Kiss Kiss in 322 "Red on Fire" is a warm red with blue under-tone.

 

Guerlain Kiss Kiss 322 "Red on Fire" looks more warm-tone comparing to 324 "Red Love" which leans to cooler-tone red-pink. 322 also has subtle shimmer that doesn't visible unless under direct light.

 

CHANEL Rouge Coco Shine in #507 Insoumise

Another love for CHANEL Beauty.

Hello! I can't believe it's already 2018 (Phew!) with many ups-and-downs on last year 2017, I'm finally able to manage it till this point. High-end product obviously something I'm hesitate to spend unless it delivers outstanding performance, aside to indulge my bad craving for lavish products. I believe every woman deserves to be the very best version of them self and self-love should come first; nobody can love you more except yourself, and please don't relate this post as egocentric self empowerment. It's a reminder for every woman to appreciate herself first before love another.

My self appreciation comes in the form of spending on lavish products with a certain reason; self appreciation mantra "I deserve it after working hard' or emotionally chosen because it reminds you with certain occasion or place. Ok, enough about the rambling.

My next purchase from Rouge Coco Shine range based on my satisfied experience with RCS in "Liberte". It delivers subtle amount of gloss without drying your lips. Retailed for SGD 41 (IDR 450.000) and available exclusively on Chanel boutiques or DFS.

PHOTOS

Brief introduction; Chanel Rouge Coco Shine promotes a healthy, luscious lips with shiny finish. The case is typical Chanel packaging; black, sleek and classy. Coco Shine has slimmer and smaller tube than her sibling Rouge Coco which comes in denser and creamy finish. Has 3gr net product and Made in France (oh là là). My previous review of Rouge Coco Shine "Liberte" can be found here.

Outer Box

Ingredients

INSOUMISE

"Insoumise" or simply google translate it as "Rebelious", is a warm-coral shade which leans to red. The pigmentation is sheer but build-able with subtle shiny finish. Staying power lasts for 2-3 hours and needs re-application after starts to fade away. It covers dark-lips perfectly and wont create bulky nor patchy dry flakes; however prep your lips to achieve lustrous shiny finish.

SWATCH

COMPARISON

As you can see, Insoumise is more vibrant and red than Liberte; Insoumise also more vivid than the predecessor. It was launched as part of Chanel 2016 Summer collection (If I'm not mistaken). Insoumise delivers clear and shiny texture whereas Liberte has micro shimmer but hardly seen because it's more noticeable one the bullet and required thorough observation.

My Verdict?

I'm really enjoying Rouge Coco Shine range because it delivers shine with classy finish despite the enormous wave of liquid-matte lipstick trend. It successfully portrays the epitome of Gabrielle Chanel: Classy. Insoumise is more 'traditional' than Liberte due to the absence of shimmery particles but can manage to transform whole look into sophisticated style. Single swipe creates effortless shiny finish and add more swipes to create bold and vibrant look with intense shiny finish. However, after several hours the shiny finish starts to fade and will leave stain behind; not only subtle stain color but more intense stain. RCS range is something I should have and collect from Chanel Beauty, therefore I don't regret any single penny spend despite the hefty price.